Didn't bring my lunch again so I ventured off to see what fancy roach coaches were setting up shop at L'enfant. I'd never seen this one around and they had Korean food on the menu. I love Korean food so I decided to give em a go. I had the AZN kalbi (beef short ribs). It came with steamed rice and vegetables. Included was a side of sliced dill pickles. WTF? The flavor of the Kalbi was ok. It was tender, but not mind-blasting. At one point I bit a huge mouth sized chunk-o-fat and suffered some mild gagging. I spit it out in my napkin. I was also dissappointed in the fact that they gave me steamed vegetables. The kind that you buy in your local safeway's frozen section that comes in a bag and contains baby carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli. and there was no trace of sauce or flavoring. This is supposed to be Asian fusion? I'm sorry, I really don't appreciate. I don't expect a lot from food trucks. But as far as Korean food goes, if given the choice between this one and another. I'd go to the other. read more

AZN Eats - Kalbi - Korean Near Me

Why do they serve their bulgogi with steamed veggies? Not used to having a bulgogi bowl without the traditional Korean veggie sides. This was just weird. The portion was decent and they take credit cards and for $7, you are getting a pretty decent deal. I think the bulgogi tasted pretty decent, however, it's a shame I felt like I only had half a dish with the white rice because of the odd addition of steamed veggies that did not taste good. I added some chirachi sauce for good measure, but that just wasn't going to be enough to make me want to see this truck out again. Another Korean food truck fail, I guess. read more

AZN Eats - bulgogi bowl - Korean Near Me

Oh, the name just hurts me. Painful memories of high school friends with screen names that include "AZN" in them just came flooding back the first time I saw this truck. I finally mustered up the courage to ignore the ugly name and try the food, for food's sake. I ordered the beef bulgogi and it immediately reminded me of the beef bowl from Yoshinoya, the Japanese fast food restaurant that was exported to NYC about 10 years ago. With that being said, I was a huge fan of Yoshinoya because it was a great alternative to American fast food. The beef bugolgi from AZN Eats was served with deliciously seasoned beef piled under a bed of soft white rice. The side of steamed veggies tasted fresh. I will definitely keep a lookout for this truck. read more

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AZN Eats - a close up of a sign on a vending machine - Korean Near Me

In order to continue my quest to eat at every food truck in DC, I trekked all the way out to Navy Yard, risking the rain sans-umbrella, in order to sample AZN Eats on their debut day. I was rewarded with some pretty tasty food that's a nice new addition to the scene here. This seems to be a very professionally run truck, who thought out most things prior to launching, but still has just a few steps to go in order to reach the pinnacle with trucks like Benethiopia, Pi, and PORC. For starters, the menu consists of 4 options: Kalbi, Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, and Chicken Teriyaki. There are no descriptions or prices for any of the items, which is fine with me because I'm familiar with them all and don't really care how much things cost when I decide I want them, but for the line of people in front of and behind me this obviously caused quite a bit of confusion. There are also no vegetarian options, but I could care less about that. Pricing runs $7 for all items except the Kalbi, which is $8, and everything is served with a large quantity of rice, steamed vegetables, and a side of picked daikon. I decided to do my usual routine of ordering multiple dishes, and split them between today and tomorrow, eating half of each. I started with the Kalbi, which are marinated short ribs (sometimes also known as galbi) that are then grilled and usually chopped up with scissors. They do it pretty authentic on the truck, and quite a few people were curious why they were cutting the meat that way. The meat is somewhat tender when you get it, perhaps just a bit overcooked, but the flavor is extremely mild. The vegetables are a nice addition here since the meat definitely needs something to help it out. The Spicy Pork was my other choice, and it definitely delivered a bigger flavor punch than the Kalbi. Although, when I compare it to the spicy chicken I get from the Yellowvendor truck it's nowhere near as potent, and unlike that truck there's no option to make it even spicier. The daikon slaw does pare exceptionally well with this though and bouncing back and forth between the two provides a nice contrast. For anyone who may be borderline about what you can handle when it comes to spicy, don't worry, this is mainly just spicy in flavor and not really in mouthfeel. As for what really needs to be improved on this truck, aside from the obvious deficiency in menu clarity, let's begin with the ordering process. All orders are written down on a ticket that's given to the people preparing the food, however no # or name confirmation is given to the customer. With only 4 menu items, this obviously results in a lot of people standing by the window not sure whose order is actually being called out, as they simply say "bulgogi order" or "spicy pork" etc... I wound up getting my food before 4 or 5 other people who were ahead of me because I was the only one who wanted to take what was handed out...hopefully it was mine. The preparation of the food could use a bit more efficiency as well. The lady in charge of one half of the lunch box uses chopsticks to pull out vegetables almost individually, causing things to slow down significantly. I understand if you want to be authentic in some aspects, but c'mon use a spoon and speed that process up. As for the box itself, it's really nice and sturdy plastic container similar to what S'abora Street uses, but they don't give you any napkins, and even though they use chopsticks they give you a fork instead. Finally, zero condiments are offered for you to add to your order, such as Sriracha or soy sauce that are pretty much common at all Asian style food trucks, a major disappointment. I still want to come back and see how their bulgogi stacks up against the competition at Yellowvendor, and overall I'm pretty pleased with the value and how much food you get, especially since it's pretty balanced between meat, vegetables and rice. read more

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Short: If you're considering going to a food truck, this is a cheaper and yet more filling option than some others; however, it's not going to blow you away. I've tried about ten food trucks, and it's probably in the top four, all things considered. Long: The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I wasn't sure what I wanted, and they let me sample the spicy pork bulgogi, which I decided to order. It came with meat and steamed vegetables on a bed of white rice, and a few slices of cucumber on the side. (It was served in a closed plastic container which didn't leak). The meat was tender and flavorful. The sauce on the meat was just enough, and was pretty viscous and didn't really "flow" to the veggies and rice, which were unseasoned and thus bland. However, I am certain they would add some sauce if you asked for it. Additionally, on the ledge with the napkins/chopsticks, they had sriracha, soy, and spicy chili sauce, so you could flavor things yourself if you so desired. The ratio of meat/rice/veggies was probably an equal weight of all three, which can be read as either a generous serving of meat or not enough rice. The whole meal was $7, and was extremely filling, so I would say the former. read more

I really appreciate this truck stopping by my workplace (the State Department). The staff seem to be a really friendly family operation and they got their food out quickly They ran out of Bulgogi which would be my first choice but they still had the spicy pork version, which was my second choice. WOW is this a good deal, its the kind of deal that doesn't stop by Foggy Bottom very often. Seven bucks for a heaping pile of spicy pork with a side of perfect sticky rice and vegetable that were neither mushy nor undercooked. I love Korean food to begin with and I was ready for the spice. They provide hot sauce with the condiments and in the future I'd dump a little bit more of the crazy rooster sause on my pork, but it was still very good despite not being incredibly spicey - the soy and and sesame flavors that make Korean so good were still there. In the future I would have been excited for Kim-Chi as an optional side even if it was nothing fancy, but the pickled veggies side was still good. Again, food trucks this good do not often stop by my work, I'm very pleased. read more

Absolutely love this truck. I've never had Kalbi short rib so juicy or tender in my life. And its served in the form of a cheesesteak? It's god's gift to man. Seriously. Oh yeah, my friend had their bulgogi cheesesteak as well. Both agree it was an orgasm in our mouths. read more

I've tried the bulgogi stands on K Street. I've tried Yellow truck, the other korean BBQ truck roaming the streets of DC. This is the best one, hands down. So far I've had the bulgogi and the kalbi (short ribs). The bulgogi was good, but the kalbi was great. It was tender, smoky and had just the right amount of sweetness. The portion of meat left something to be desired, but it was paired with an ample helping of sticky rice and vegetables. Another positive: the operation is very clean (the workers even wear these hockey face-mask like things when they are serving food) and very professional. And I have a mild grandmother crush on the woman who takes the orders. For purpose of comparison, I have a favorite Korean bbq restaurant in Ananndale, VA, aka "Little Korea," and this truck might be better. read more

Still no great strides from this truck. They have solid flavorful offerings but execution and portion sizes can still be weak. I must say I have become a big fan of their "cheese-steaks" (both Kalbi and Bulgogi) which are a great fusion item that can be eaten on the run, though beware of the drippy sauces. My last visit found me arguing withe vendor over lettuce on my sandwich. Upon getting my sandwich I opened the box to add some hot sauce and discovered my missing "greens" the vendor insisted that the lettuce was under the meat. However, after digging around in the sandwich and showing them that there was no lettuce they finally added it... Portion sizes seem to have gotten smaller. The sandwiches (while very tasty) do not have much meat; however, it is still a satisfying meal. The bulgogi and kalbi "bowls" however, seem to have become quite anemic since my first visits. They are loaded with rice but only scant quantities of meat. I also agree with others and my original review that the steamed mixed veggies are boring, uninspired, and generally do not "fit" with the overall concept. read more

While I agree with some of Justin's review, I think I had harsher expectations because I left AZN Eats with a sour taste in my mouth. I also trekked out there on their inaugural day and fought the impending rain storm to try out the newest food truck on the block. Overall, their food was good and I can see myself going back (though part of this is due to the severe deficiency in quality places for a quick bite in the Navy Yard) but they need to make several improvements before I'd go so far as to say I am a fan. The menu options are spot-on, if you ask me. They should probably add some sort of subtext below the Kalbi and Bulgogi to let the uninformed know what they are, but otherwise they have a nice selection. I prefer my food trucks to offer fewer options but do a damn good job at preparing them, which seems to be the philosophy AZN Eats subscribes to. They seriously, seriously need to drop the steamed vegetables, though. They were overcooked, tasteless and mushy in consistency. They offered absolutely nothing to the meal and I would even go as far to say that they lessened the entire experience. On that note, where is the kimchi? Subbing out the steamed vegetables for kimchi would go a long way in improving the taste of the overall meal. Especially when you're, for better or worse, in direct competition with Yellow Vendor who have their ducks in order. The ordering was a complete disaster. There was no ticket or name system so that orders could be kept straight and people ended up randomly taking whatever was given. It was great for them, but it screwed over everyone else and there ended up being a 10-15 minute wait while they frantically prepared more bulgogi (which was, by far, the most popular thing on the list). I'm willing to excuse most of this as opening-day kinks, though. Their bulgogi was good with a strong savory flavor, but it could have used a bit more of a punch. If I was comparing it head to head against Yellow Vendor, I'd skip on AZN Eats every time. The Spicy Pork was delicious (and much better than the Kalbi I also tried) and offered a nice amount of spice (though, still, I would have preferred to be able to add more flavor via condiments). AZN Eats shows a lot of promise, but there are a few hiccups for them to iron out before I'd call them a great food truck experience. For now, their biggest boon in the Navy Yard area is that they don't have any direct competition for asian food on the same day they choose to roll up. read more

So this would be my first DC food truck experience. I chose this only cause the guy in the truck was really nice to me. So I went with their Kalbi Bowl. The Kablbi was great. Flavorful and not chewy. However the veggies were a little on the bland side and baby carrots were not fully cooked all the way through giving it a rubbery taste. Perhaps I made the wrong choice and should've went with the Kalbi sub instead? I'll have to go for another round. read more

AZN Eats joins a long line of Korean food trucks in DC and manages to fall short of most of them. For a lunch where you are just craving Korean BBQ, really any of the food trucks will do. But if you have a couple different options in your area, it is worth comparing them. For AZN Eats: -The bulgogi/kalbi itself is good (better than Korengy's and about on par with Yellow Vendor's) -Likewise, the kimchi is as good as the kimchi in other food trucks (except for Kimchi BBQ's which is better, but smaller in size) -There is a smaller portion of rice, but I found that to be a good thing as most places pack way too much into the containers -The side dish, steamed Green Giant vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower) were weird. I'll take pickled veggies or a salad over limp carrots any day. read more

Had the kalbi cheesesteak (one of the specials of the day). The kalbi tasted great, but two things that were a bit lacking: 1) the bread was nothing great and, in my opinion, detracted from the great tasting kalbi and 2) there was no kimchi on it! The "kimchi" they gave me had no napa cabbage, but instead had cucumbers, carrots, and onions. I've had kalbi cheesesteak at other trucks in the past and AZN Eats' was a bit meh compared to them. I'm giving them 3-stars because I think the kalbi itself tasted great and next time I'll stick with the kalbi bowl and see how that tastes. read more

AZN Eats - Kalbi cheesesteak - Korean Near Me

Bulgogi steak and cheese was decent, but not nearly as good as Wassub's. Standby for me.

Checked out AZN Eats on its first visit to Virginia &20th (State Dept.) Got a very generous serving of Bulgogi. I see some improvements already to Justin and Corey's experiences. First I got a ticket with a number so, although the crowd was small, it would be easy to keep track of my order. Second, there is now a nice assortment of sauces -- soya, Sriracha, etc -- to use. I agree on the assessment of the veggie side -- pretty bland and a little overdone. The beef was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed my side of kimchee -- although they seemed a little surprised I asked for it and I was surprised it didn't come with it automatically. Food quality was good and great value for $7. I'm a fan and I hope AZN Eats makes State a regular weekly stop. read more

For Korean food in the city, it's pretty decent. For starters at $7 for the spicy pork, bulgogi or teriyaki chicken or $8 for the kalbi, they give you a good portion of meat, rice and veggies. You can also ask for kimchi for free. The kimchi is pretty good, with the right amount of crispness and vinegary fermentation, but not at all spicy. I had the spicy pork and was pleased (though not blown away) by my meal. The pork definitely could've been spicier but I understand they have a spicy lowest common denominator they have to cater to. They do have lots of condiments like sriracha (which I love) and sweet chili sauce (random and not Korean at all), but I would've loved there to be a squirt bottle of extra gochujang (the red pepper paste that is the base of the spicy pork). I'll echo what others have said about the boiled frozen veggies - they are bland and weird paired with Korean food but I also think there needs to be some veggies so I don't mind that they're there. The rice was not Korean rice...I don't know what it's called but it's the slightly stickier kind you get in Korean restaurants. The rice they served is fine but I was just surprised to be eating obviously Korean food with the usual rice. I understand though, that rice is probably more expensive. Service is really friendly. They are happy to give out samples if you ask. I asked for a sample of the bulgogi which was flavorful, but a little too sweet for my tastes. I don't think it beats the Yellow Vendor but it comes pretty close. I'll be back. read more

They were out of Kalbi at 12:30. So I got the bulgogi, and wifey grabbed the spicy pork. Hers was better, but it wasn't bad for $7 and had a fair amount of vegetables as well. I think everything could use a bit more sauce. read more

AZN Eats isn't bad but when they're up against my all time favorite Korean food truck vendor (Yellowvendor aka Yellowtruck) its tough to rate them above 3 stars. AZN Eats has a bit more variety than Yellowvendor so its a good option to switch things up, but when I'm jonesing for Korean, my go to is Yellowvendor. read more

Ordering was quick and efficient. They seem to have taken people's suggestions by handing out numbered receipts and by adding a bit more description to the menu via a white board in the truck window. Everything is precooked, which is great for efficiency but maybe not so great for freshness. Serving size was very reasonable but not huge. Dishes came with rice and a side of steamed veggies. I got the bulgogi and it was tender and tasty but also just a tad dry and needed a bit more of a kick. I guess this might have been cured by mixing in the side of kimchi, but I don't like kimchi... There was also hot sauce and soy sauce available on the shelf outside the truck, so I think I will experiement with that next time. Overall, good, will probably eat there again, but not amazing. read more

Perfectly fine but I wouldn't walk more than two blocks for this one nor would I wait in line. Very simply, meat, veggies, rice. Which is fine but none of it was worth writing home about. The spicy pork was flavorful but nothing special. Ditto the chicken. It's reasonably priced. There was no line. Somehow they were out of their top dish -- Kalbi -- even though it was only 12:30 and as I mentioned, there was no line. read more

Had to give this place another go, as their take on Cheesesteaks again redefines the "Cheesesteak" genre. This time, I tried their AZN Kalbi bowl. The difference is that I now have steamed veggies and white rice. Again, ask for the additional Kim Chi, it really makes the flavors come out that little something extra! First off, the Kalbi (Beef ribs) is as succulent and that tiniest hint of sweetness that makes this a combination of both desert and meal all at the same go. The additional sprinkle of dried sesame seeds gives a slight bit of crunch and that wonderful hint of a nutty flavor that adds to the over all enjoyment of this disk. The white rice was quite fresh, quite sticky and wonderfully flavorful, ... and then there were the steamed vegetables... I am once again eating my words, they must have added some form of vinegar and something else to these steamed veggies 'cos quite frankly I've never liked cauliflower and theirs was quite addictive! I made Kirby sounds devouring that one tortuously ecstasy inducing portion. The broccoli florets, mini carrots and the little bit of onion added quite well to the flavor of the Kalbi. The only reason I can't give this five stars is that they could do with a bit more of the steamed veggies, and more Kim Chi. I highly recommend the above dish, for the same $9.00 as one would spend on a redefinition of a Cheesesteak. Poor Phillie, thou hast been surpassed... Now, I want to try their Bulgogi Cheesesteak and AZN Bulgogi. read more

One of the best overall trucks out there (4 and a half stars). Good food for a reasonable price. $7 (or $8 for rib meat) gets you a decent portion of your meat (bulgolgi, spicy pork, chicken teriaki, or short ribs) atop a bed of white rice and a side of nicely steamed assorted veggies. You can request kim chi (no extra charge). I liked that they had several assorted spices/sauces there for you to add. Good service and organized operation. Appeared to be very clean if you worry about those kinds of things. My only knock is that they don't have a vegetarian entree option. read more

I had a lunch time meeting at my downtown office, and was excited to see this food truck parked right in front of the building, because I almost never get food trucks near my normal office. There was no line and service was quick, but unfortunately, "meh" is about the best I can say about the food. It wasn't bad, but it was really bland. I got the boneless short ribs, which came with steamed vegetables over rice, and it was exactly that-meat, veggies, rice. They seemed to completely forget any sort of seasoning. I'll give them props for everything being well-cooked, the meat wasn't tough and the vegetables weren't limp, but without hot sauce they were utterly flavorless. They had sweet chili sauce and Siracha, which I poured liberally over my lunch, making it decent. Overall, not a bad meal if you take advantage of the sauces they have available, but nothing to write home about. read more

It wasn't bad. I was just expecting more. The bulgogi was flavorful and tender, but the overall dish just didn't make me want to go back.

The Kalbi is quite tasty. But lord, it's as if they steam their veggies in a salt lick. I have never tasted something as salty in my life. You think "Oh good, I get some healthy broccoli with my beef" but then you realize that it is practically inedible. read more

Boring. The bulgolgi meat is decent, but nothing really special. The steamed vegetables were terrible. Really, who thought it would be a good idea to serve plain steamed vegetables with Korean food? Save your money & get food from a different truck. read more

I visited AZN eats for lunch, and I was actually looking for a place that gave Asian cuisine some justice; I was disappointed. I purchased the chicken teriyaki, and it tasted like normal chicken teriyaki that I used to buy 10 years ago in Seattle for $4 as a to-go dinner box (that was an Asian family's fast food), but the portions were smaller - way too much rice for the chicken given, and the steamed veggies taste like veggies from a frozen bag of steamed veggies: tasteless and soft. I was plenty full by the time I finished, but I attribute that to the fact that there must have been 2 cups of rice in that little bowl. The service was great; the people were quick and very nice. The quality of food does not deserve its claim to be "DC's best choice." I'm still looking for some good Asian food truck eats, but I'm not holding my breath. read more

Meat: best from any Korean food truck. Go Galbi Veggies: way out of touch Rice: Inconsistent, sometimes dry and crumbly, other times perfect. Price: competitive with other trucks who break $10 per meal. Packaging is superior, you get a bulletproof plastic tub Overall: do something about the vegetables and this truck becomes king of DC's Korean trucks read more

Had their Bulgogi Cheesesteak. It was really good. Good portion of meat. Very tasty. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely go back to try the Kalbi and the Pork. read more

This place was solid! I'm a huge Korean BBQ fan thanks to my awesome Korean aunt. This place hit the spot for lunch. Got the Kalbi and Kimchi with rice. Marinade was delicious. Could use a better cut of meat as this wasn't close to what I normally had but the price is justified for just $8. read more

I loved ANZ's bulgogi. I just tried it when it was by the National Geographic Museum on M and 17th. It was flavorful, and served with rice and a nice cabbage slaw that was complementary to the bulgogi, rice, and a side of kimchi that I requested. Their rice bowls are $9-10 (so a price increase from a couple years ago), and the bulgogi is $10. I didn't mind paying it though because it really was excellent. It wasn't too much food that I felt sick after eating it, but it wasn't too little that I felt like I really overpaid. (I feel like I overpaid, but not too much). Really recommend it! read more

I tried the AZN Eats truck today for the first time and I am very satisfied! I had the bulgogi beef with steamed veggies and rice and it was cooked perfectly, the meat was tender and flavorful and the veggies crisp-tender. Staff was very friendly and service was under 5 minutes despite a decent sized line. Portions were just right, not small enough to feel ripped off but not too big to eat in one sitting (I was REALLY hungry, so some people might have leftovers!). Definitely avail yourself of the sriracha hot sauce and mae ploy sweet chili sauce if you like a little spice. I will be back to try their other dishes for sure! read more

So much for such a small cost....i had the spicy pork today...the truck was at GWU....the steamed veggies were perfect & the portions of both rice & pork were unbelievable...will make the AZN Eats truck a regular part of my weekly lunch schedule here in DC, for sure !!! Thanks & keep it up!!!! read more

First timer at AZN Eats. This was the shortest line at lunch time today and I got a teriyaki chicken. Chicken was very ordinary and vegetables were soggy. Not sure why it took 10 minutes to get an order that seemed to taste like microwaved food. Maybe other items on their menu are better so I didn't rate it lower... read more

The name of this truck is sort of cringe-worthy. Putting that aside, it ended up being more than I was nervously expecting from a mobile Korean kitchen when I got in line. I got the bulgogi bowl for $7. Nothing to blow your mind or leave you declaring your love for Korean food... But if the truck came around again, I'd definitely not walk right past it. The meat was pretty well marinated, and came in a bowl with rice (a little too much rice, and the rice was a little too hard and clumped together, but I'm not that big of a rice fan so I can forgive that) and steamed vegetables (the veggies didn't really have much flavor but what can you expect with steamed broccoli and carrots, really). The marinated beef was flavorful enough to make the bland rice & veggies edible and even enjoyable. Also, they didn't skimp on the meat, which I was thankful for. There was plenty of it and I was happily full at the end of my lunch. read more

Bulgogi with rice and veggies was delicious. Great food, excellent price, fast service.

I ate Chicken Terriyaki Today. This is one of the worst terriyaki I had in my entire life. Feels like chicken cooked in 19th century. Never ever going back to this truck again. My advise.. Stay Awaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy read more

This food truck was very, very, very good. I really enjoyed my food for $7 Fresh and Filling. Can't wait for them to come back to L'Enfant plaza area. Thanks! read more